Manager: Financial Accounting

 Position Overview

Position is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of financial operations and the timely preparation and analyses of all project finances within the NAMC.

 Purpose

To managing and oversee all aspects of financial operations and the timely preparation and analyses of all project finances within the NAMC.

 Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance (Honors preferred). 

Professional certification (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent), CA(SA) is an advantage.

 Knowledge

PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Income Tax Act, PAA, PPPF Act, Public Service Regulation, Public Service Act, GRAP Standards 

 Experience

Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in financial management, preferably within the public sector.

 Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

Prepare monthly management accounts for submission to the Chief Financial Officer 

Preparation of the Annual Financial Statements 

Ensure the completion of the financial month-end procedures.

Monitor the amount of any irregular and fruitless, and wasteful expenditure incurred in terms of purchase orders.

Creditors management

Perform creditors’ reconciliations, payroll reconciliations, debtor’s reconciliations

Reconciliation of prepayments to the general ledger 

Reconciliation of lease schedules to the general ledger 

Preparation of standing journals monthly required for monthly management accounts-

Review the invoice register monthly

Financial process management

Design, implement and maintain internal controls to prevent errors.

Human resources management

Daily management of direct reports/ finance team 

Performance appraisals completed within the specified period. 

Achievement of targets in the personal development plan.

Management of time and quality

Actions on internal and external audit findings.

Compliance with policies and legislation.

Complete the compliance checklist and provide recommendations to the CFO.

Sustainability Management

Overall input into planning, monitoring, and reporting processes.

Timely input and feedback into documents circulated for comments.

Performing tasks and achievement of deadlines as agreed with the CFO

 Key Perfomance Indicators (KPI's)

Financial Reporting

Creditors management

Financial process management

Human resources management

Management of time and quality

Sustainability Management

 Skills

Computer literacy:  Proficient in MS Office, PASTEL, SAGE and Case-ware. Knowledge and understanding of key legislation applicable to public entities. Negotiation, presentation, communication skills (verbal and written), interpersonal, planning, organizing, mentoring, and coaching skills.